DVSA Rules of the Road 3

Question 1

What is the speed limit for cars on a single carriageway national speed limit road?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway is 60 mph. On dual carriageways and motorways, it is 70 mph. In built-up areas, it is usually 30 mph unless signed otherwise.

Question 2

What do yellow marks on the kerb indicate?

Accepted Answer

Loading restrictions — no loading or unloading during the times shown on nearby plates

Answer

Yellow kerb marks indicate loading restrictions. The number of marks corresponds to the severity: two marks mean no loading at any time, one mark means no loading during times shown on nearby plates.

Question 3

What rules apply to tram crossings?

Accepted Answer

Give way to trams — they cannot steer to avoid you and need a long distance to stop

Answer

Trams run on fixed rails and cannot steer to avoid obstacles. They are also very heavy and need a long distance to stop. Always give way to trams and never park on or obstruct tram lines.

Question 4

What is the speed limit in a built-up area with street lights unless signs show otherwise?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

The default speed limit where there are street lights (indicating a built-up area) is 30 mph, unless signs show a different limit. Many residential areas now have 20 mph limits.

Question 5

What should you do when you see a school crossing patrol officer holding up a lollipop sign?

Accepted Answer

You must stop and wait until they signal it is safe to proceed

Answer

When a school crossing patrol officer displays their stop sign, all traffic must stop. Wait until the children have crossed and the patrol officer signals it is safe to proceed.

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA Rules of the Road 3